AEW Dynasty 2026 is the last big professional wrestling PPV before WrestleMania 42. AEW had the opportunity to knock it out of the park and they did just that. The show was long but the quality of the matches was amazing throughout the main Card. The only thing that they can do better is to have more women’s matches in the future.
Let’s look at the Results for AEW Dynasty 2026
The Young Bucks beat Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita
This was the first match on the show and it was a great 20 minute tag team match. The Don Callis Family isolated Matt Jackson in the early parts of the match. Okada showed his comedic side as he mocked The Young Bucks with their pose. The Young Bucks applied sharpshooters to both of their opponents but they got out of it. Konosuke Takeshita was going for his finisher but The Young Bucks shoved Okada into his partner and hit the BTE Trigger on Konosuke Takeshita to win the match. The Young Bucks are one of the best tag teams of all time.
Ricochet beat Chris Jericho
This was the second match which was 14 minutes long. Ricochet used his athletic abilities to get the better of the experienced wrestler In the match. Chris Jericho hit a nasty Codebreaker while Ricochet jumped from mid air which resulted in a very near fall. His cronies allowed Ricochet to first hit the Recoil and then he finished it off with his signature 630 Splash to win the match. The correct wrestler won the match as Ricochet needed all the heat.
Darby Allin beat Andrade El Idolo to become number 1 contender for AEW World Championship
This was the number 1 Contenders Match for the AEW World Championship. This was a 17 minute classic. Darby Allin was as usual not bothered about his safety which allowed Andrade to take control of the match and hit a Powerbomb against the ring post which almost finished the match. Darby Allin hit his trademark Coffin Drop from the top rope to Andrade on the floor. This match saw Darby Allin take bumps a normal man should not take but still at the end when Andrade went for the Figure 8, Darby Allin got the roll up. He is the new number 1 Contender for the AEW World Championship.
FTR beat Adam Copeland and Christian Cage for AEW Tag Team Championship
This 21 minute tag team clinic showed why these two tag teams are some of the greatest of all time. Dax Harwood and Christian Cage hit each other with chops that were heard around the arena. In one of the best spots of the match Adam Copeland hit Spear through the table but it was Stokely who interfered. He allowed Dax Harwood to hit Christian Cage with the Belt. FTR hit the Shatter Machine on Cage and retained the tag team titles. This will not be the last of their feud as FTR cheated to win the match. It was thrilling for the fans to see Adam Copeland and Christian Cage team up together for a title match.
Kevin Knight Wins AEW TNT Championship in Casino Gauntlet Match
This was the 23 minute Casino Gauntlet Match for the AEW TNT Championship. Tomasso Ciampa and RUSH started the Match. Kevin Knight was a surprise entrant and he got a massive pop from the fans. There was a crazy spot where multiple men hit the Spanish Fly from each of the 4 top ropes. Daniel Garcia hit the Dragon Slayer Move on Tomasso Ciampa and was about to win but Kevin Knight took advantage. He hit Daniel Garcia with the Jumping DDT then followed it up with a Diving Neck breaker to win the TNT Championship. This was a star making performance for Kevin Knight.
Thekla beat Jamie Hayter for AEW Women’s Championship
This was the only women’s title match on the show which is a shame because the women’s division in AEW is so talented and stacked. This was a 16 minute match which allowed both women to show their wrestling skills. Thekla targeted the back of Jamie Hayter which was previously injured and she applied locks continuously to apply pressure. She then hit Jamie Hayter with a Dropkick. Jamie Hayter made a comeback as she hit her finisher the Hayterade Lariat but Thekla got foot on the bottom rope. Jamie Hayter tried to hit a second Lariat but Thekla distracted the referee and held the tights of her opponent to get a win. This feud will go on for a few months.
Jon Moxley beat Will Ospreay for AEW Continental Championship
This was the match that had the fans out of breath. This was a 23 minute classic between two of the all time greats. Jon Moxley immediately hit a Piledriver to Will Osperay on the concrete thus busting open the challenger. Will Osperay showed his athleticism and he hit a combination of moves. First he hit the OSCutter which was followed by Hidden Blade but the referee was out and there was no one to count. Jon Moxley applied a Bulldog Choke which was countered by Will Osperay into a Stormbreaker. Will Osperay was hesitant to hit the Tiger Driver 91 and this cost him the match as Jon Moxley hit 2 back to back Death Riders to retain the AEW Continental Championship.
MJF beat Kenny Omega for AEW World Championship
This was the main event and it was The Devil vs The God of AEW. This was a 29 minute masterpiece of professional wrestling. Kenny Omega hit numerous Snap Dragon Suplexes which targeted the back of the champion. MJF at one point attempted the Tombstone Piledriver but it was countered by Kenny Omega into the V Trigger. Kenny Omega tried to hit the One Winged Angel but MJF resorted to cheating. MJF hit the Heat Seeker followed by an Armbar but Kenny Omega got to the bottom rope. MJF won the match after he hit a Brain buster on the belt. This match lived up to the hype and AEW has thrown a challenge to WWE and WrestleMania 42 to top this.
